Rikki Rocket's Poison, Slingerland 5x14" Radio King Snare Drum 1951 - Marine Pearl

Rikki Rocket's Poison, Slingerland 5x14" Radio King Snare drum 1951 - Marine Pearl

From the Rikki Rockett Poison Collection at Donn Bennett's Drum Vault in Seattle, WA.

Rikki Rockett co-founded Poison in 1983. Their debut 1986 album “Look What The Cat Dragged In” scored 3 hit singles with "Talk Dirty to Me", "I Want Action", and "I Won't Forget You" and established the band as a major force in the exploding Hollywood rock scene. They've since sold 50 million albums and just completed their massive Stadium Tour with Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Joan Jett in 2022. Rikki Rockett and Poison have earned their street cred and are rockin' harder than ever!

Rikki LOVES his drums, and like many of us, had a hard time letting them go, but ultimately wants to get them to people who will love them as much as he did. Check out this amazing collection. There's some amazing stuff here and we're adding more every day.

This vintage 1951 Slingerland 5x14" 8 lug Radio King Snare drum was part of Rikki Rockett's personal snare drum collection. The drum is in great condition. The finish and seam are solid and tight. You can see some pitting on the hardware. Some of the nickel plating has rubbed off to expose the brass underneath. The throw off works great, however the original throw off lever has been replaced with a sturdier vintage lever. It works just like it's supposed to. No other issues.

The Radio King Snare Drum is a timeless classic revered for its warm, rich tone and vintage charm. Crafted with a single-ply maple shell and reinforced with solid maple hoops, this drum embodies the golden era of snare design. Its responsive nature and buttery smooth feel make it a favorite for everything from jazz to big band settings. I’s a piece of history that still delivers unmatched musicality.

The snare drum includes a COA signed by Rikki Rockett.